Hydroxylamine, HCl

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H351, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer Very toxic to aquatic life May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Appearance No information available Physical state Powder Odour Odourless Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Category 1 Label elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Do not breathe dust. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/.?.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other physicochemical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Causes skin irritation (pain, redness and swelling). Causes severe irritation (tears, blurred vision and redness). Irritating, but will not permanently injure eye tissue. Allergic reactions (sensitiser). Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain, or flushing.

Potential chronic health

Contains a known or suspected carcinogen

Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment. This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitisation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Category 1